Best Rev It Up Racing Podcasts (2025)

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Motherhood Deferred: IVF & Infertility with Jennifer Lucy Tyler 35:35

3d ago35:35

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Episode Description: We are taking a short break from our “Still Resisting” series to bring y’all a special episode. Ekemini and Christina sit down with Jennifer Lucy Tyler to talk about her journey with IVF, the heartbreak of infertility, and all the physical and emotional pain that accompanies it. This is a very honest and raw conversation that h…

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AdventHealth 400 | Kansas | Mash The Gas Podcast 31:56

7d ago31:56

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The Mash the Gas crew — Jeff, Kevin, and Sky — are back in the booth to break down Kyle Larson’s absolute dominance at the AdventHealth 400 in Kansas. From the pole to victory lane, Larson dominated by leading 221 of 267 laps, sweeping Stage 1 and 2, and clocking the fastest lap of the race — a perfect points day for the No. 5 team. The team dives …

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Still Resisting: Mental Health Strategies 58:59

10d ago58:59

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Sponsor(s): TT book & Patreon Episode Description: Tired of crashing out!? Say no more, we got you! In this timely and practical episode, Ekemini and Christina delve into the vital topic of emotional and mental health during political chaos. They discuss mental wholeness as an act of resistance and self-preservation, and they discuss the importance…

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You missed us. You know it. 56:17

11d ago56:17

56:17

Send us a text The NFL draft. Nepotism. Pope Francis. Congress. Figuring out what timezone we are in compared to Italy. Would it even be an episode with Shani and Jesy if they weren't all over the place? Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas 1:16:57

11d ago1:16:57

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Send us a text I hope you can keep up, because class is in session today with Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas. What a fellowship, what a joy divine! Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Wurth 400 | Texas | Mash The Gas Podcast 31:41

13d ago31:41

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Kevin, Jeff, and Sky are back in action to break down all the thrills, drama, and chaos from the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Fresh off the plane from the Lone Star State, Kevin and the team recaps Joey Logano’s long-awaited first win of the season—finally giving Sky a reason to ditch the orange hair! We dive deep into the evolving state of T…

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Bishop is Back! 1:02:12

13d ago1:02:12

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Send us a text Shenea Leonard is back! We dive into allyship, institutional racism, and the work they are doing in their ministry. We are so honored to have Bishop back as our first repeat guest! Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Chats with Chris Burton 59:14

13d ago59:14

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Send us a text Da Baddest Chaplain, Chris Burton, joined us for a meaningful and necessary conversation. We had a hard time stopping our chat! Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Still Resisting: South African Apartheid & American Racism with Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak 1:15:32

17d ago1:15:32

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Sponsor(s): Brazos Press “The Anti-Greed Gospel” Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are honored to be joined by Dr. Allan Boesak, the South African Anti-Apartheid Theologian. We discuss the points of convergence and divergence between apartheid in South Africa and Jim Crow in the U.S. South. The ways in which the vestiges o…

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Jack Links 500 | Talladega | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:41

21d ago33:41

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Welcome back, race fans! Kevin and Sky are in the driver's seat for another action-packed episode of Mash the Gas! This week, the crew breaks down all the action from the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where Austin Cindric took the checkered after the longest green-flag run to the finish at a superspeedway since 2004. They dive into th…

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BlackGirlMagic: Fighting for Democracy with Dannelle Walker-Whiteside 38:11

24d ago38:11

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Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down with this season’s first BlackGirlMagic guest, Danelle Walker-Whiteside to talk about fighting for democracy. They discuss what fighting democracy looks like: why democracy matters? What is a democracy? And how can we fight to keep it in tact? Pull up a chair and have a seat at th…

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Still Resisting: Looking Back at Truth's Table Season 1 55:12

1M ago55:12

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Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are looking back at Truth’s Table season one, “The Resistance Series,” to see if their views or approach to resistance have changed. Take a walk down memory lane as the women of Truth’s Table listen to the first season of Truth’s Table and add their commentary eight years later. Pull up a …

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Food City 500 | Bristol | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:22

1M ago35:22

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Kevin, Sky, and Jeff are back in the driver’s seat to break down the Food City 500 from Bristol Motor Speedway! Kyle Larson dominated the dirt-free half-mile, leading 411 of 500 laps and capturing an emotional back-to-back victory for Hendrick Motorsports following the loss of long-time team member Jon Edwards. The crew dives into the surprising la…

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Still Resisting: Prisoners of Hope 58:49

1M ago58:49

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Episode Description: We are still in our “Still Resisting” series and a fundamental part of resistance is holding onto hope in the midst of despair. Ekemini and Christina are at the table discussing the ways they hold onto hope through faith. Through their faith in Jesus, they recognize that it’s hope that is holding onto them amid great turmoil, c…

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Goodyear 400 | Darlington | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:02

1M ago34:02

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Jeff, Kevin, and Sky are back in the driver’s seat to break down all the action from Throwback Weekend at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington! William Byron put on a clinic, leading over 240 laps, but a late-race caution—triggered by Kyle Larson spinning in the exact same spot he did on lap 4—shook things up in the closing laps. Ryan Blaney looked poise…

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Behind The Book: Justice for Marcus Garvey 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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Episode Description: It’s time for our first Behind The Book episode of Truth’s Table Season 9! Ekemini and Christina are honored to be sitting at the table with Dr. Julius Garvey to discuss his new book, “Justice For Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind” Ekemini and Christina have a deep discussion with Dr. Garvey about his Father, the Righ…

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Cook Out 400 | Martinsville | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:26

2M ago35:26

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The Paperclip delivered, and we're breaking it all down! The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville saw Denny Hamlin dominate, leading 274 of 400 laps and coining a new slogan: "11 Against the World." With over 70,000 hot dogs sold, it was a big day for Toyota, while Austin Cindric and Josh Berry battled battery issues. We also dive into some major changes i…

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Still Resisting: The 92% to Rest or Resist? 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Episode Description: Since the election, the Black delegation has collectively decided that we need to fall back from saving this country and put our “boots on the ground.” “Where dem fans at!?” If you know, you know. Ekemini and Christina are back at the table to wrestle with this question. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy…

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Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homstead-Maimi | Mash The Gas Podcast 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas! NASCARSky, Kevin, and Jeff are here to break down all the action from the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was a relief that the race went off as planned despite the nearby wildfires, but once the green flag dropped, it was game on. We dive into Ryan Blaney’s heartbreak, blo…

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Season 9 Premiere: Still Resisting: Holding On & Crashing Out! 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Sponsor(s): TT Book. Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are back for Season 9 of Truth’s Table! Can y’all believe it? We are starting off our season with the “Still Resisting” series. As you know, Truth’s Table’s first season series was entitled “The Resistance Series” in response to the 2016 Presidential election. Now that the former occup…

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Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:57

2M ago35:57

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This week on Mash the Gas, Jeff, Kevin, and NASCARSky break down all the action from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Josh Berry scores his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory in the iconic No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford—marking only the team’s fifth win in the 2000s. We dive into what this means for Berry and the historic Wood Brothers te…

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Shriners Children's 500 | Phoenix | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:14

2M ago33:14

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Welcome back to Mash The Gas! This week, Kevin, Jeff, and Sky break down all the action from the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell secured his third straight victory. We dive into the impact of the option tire, how it shaped race strategy, and what it means for NASCAR moving forward. Plus, we analyze the current fav…

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The One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 2 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

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Send us a text We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Sonya and Dartinia! The conversation is rich, and we are so thankful for the ways in which these two forces of femininity and power show up in this world. Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | COTA | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:00

3M ago35:00

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Welcome back to Mash the Gas! Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are back to break down all the action from Circuit of the Americas, where Christopher Bell went back-to-back this season, holding off the road course ringers. We also dive into Brad Keselowski's post-race heat exhaustion, the challenges of road course racing, and the ever-changing landscape of spon…

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Ambetter Health 400 | Atlanta | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Welcome to another episode of Mash the Gas! This week, Jeff, Kevin, and Sky break down all the action from the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell only led one lap—but it was the one that mattered. We dive into the controversial last-lap caution that froze the field, Carson Hocevar’s overly aggressive driving, and all th…

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The One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 1 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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Send us a text Join us for PART 1 of our rich and intimate conversation with Rev. Sonya McAuley Allen and Dartinia Hull. We wanted to respect time, but we couldn't find a stopping point! From the Grammys to watching movies to being able to be able to walk into a store without being questioned, we talk about how White Supremacy has impacted even the…

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Daytona 500 | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:14

3M ago33:14

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Welcome back to Mash the Gas, your premier source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Jeff Davis, Kevin Batstone, and NASCARSky are here to break down all the action from the 67th running of the Daytona 500. From President Donald Trump’s pre-race appearance to rain delays and on-track chaos, this year’s Great American Race had it all. We dive into Willia…

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Kristian A. Smith! 1:16:51

3M ago1:16:51

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Send us a text One of Shani's greatest dreams comes true this week: Kristian A. Smith is in the booth! Join us as we dive into the complexities of deconstruction and the need to build community! Follow Kristian wherever you can! IG: thekristianasmith Youtube: www.youtube.com/@tfc.virtua TikTok: thekristianasmith Web: https://www.kristianasmith.com/…

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Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium | Mash The Gas Podcast 38:15

3M ago38:15

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Welcome back, race fans! In our first episode of 2025, NASCARSky, Kevin Batstone, and Jeff Davis dive headfirst into the action-packed Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, kicking off the NASCAR Cup Series season. The trio breaks down Chase Elliott’s impressive performance, where he led 171 of the 200 laps to secure victory. From new rules and ri…

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I Went Up to the Mountain 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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Send us a text On this day, as the 47th President of the United States is sworn into office, beginning what we can only assume will be a modern-day 'reign of terror', we sit in the tension of where we are as a country. We recognize the importance and significance of using our voices when so many have wanted to silence us. We honor the model of lead…

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I Want to Lead With Curiousity 1:18:03

4M ago1:18:03

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Send us a text From the Golden Globes to the funeral of President Jimmy Carter, to performative invitations to a Mississippi HBCU, to the CA Wildfires...we cover it all, and we don't judge. Well...we try not to judge. Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Happy New Year, I Don't Give a Fu--! 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Send us a text Welcome, welcome, welcome to Season 3 of the Embracing Race podcast! We are back and better than ever! Skip the inauguration coverage and spend your time with us! Support the showBy Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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